Delaware Area Neighborhood In Albany NY

Delaware Area Neighborhood is a tight-knit and friendly Albany NY community encompassing Delaware Avenue and surrounding areas on the outskirts of downtown Albany.

Filled with an array of small shops and other locally-owned businesses, residents of Delaware Area Neighborhood say they can walk to almost anything - the hairdresser, the cleaners, their favorite restaurant, ice cream parlor, the bank, the movies, etc. It's a melting pot of cultures with residents in every age group, from college students to families to retirees, who enjoy a strong sense of community.

Here you will find the Spectrum independent movie theatre, which is the only movie theater in the City of Albany. The theatre prides itself in being a "state-of-the-art alternative to the mall movie experience" and showcases many independent, thought-provoking and lesser known titles as well as some Hollywood box office hits.

Delaware Area Real Estate

There are many options for residential and commercial real estate in the Delaware Area Neighborhood. Entrepreneurs looking to start or relocate their small business are welcomed with open arms in this flourishing district, which enjoys the benefits of being close to downtown Albany yet in a quieter setting.

The homes in Delaware Area Neighborhood range from single- and two-family homes to a few apartment buildings. Most are well-maintained with a small front yard and two stories. The homes range from historic brick and stone to modern clapboard and aluminum siding.

If you are considering residential real estate in Albany's Delaware Area Neighborhood, now is a great time to buy a home. The Affordable Housing Partnership is offering $7,500 grant money for down payment assistance in these communities. Call (518) 434-1730 for details.

Local Schools

Choose from many different public and private schools in the Delaware Area Neighborhood and adjacent districts. Public schools include The Stephen & Harriet Myers Middle School, Albany School of Humanities, Thomas O'Brien Academy of Science & Technology and Hackett Middle School on Delaware Ave. Private schools include St. James' Institute, Bishop Maginn High School, Albany Academy for Boys and Albany Academy for Girls.